Node-gyp: Why no support Python3

Created on 6 Mar 2019 · 16Comments · Source: nodejs/node-gyp

Python2 has nine months left to live, so why not move to Python3?
If you don't use Python3, please don't use Python. Can't replace Python with JavaScript?

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abersheeran

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use python3, please.

Ryanhui on 11 Mar 2019

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use python3, please.

Ryanhui on 11 Mar 2019

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So, this February 2013 issue #193 say that the node staff is aware of the problem and trying to work on it. And the gyp staff are also aware as this 2009 issue shows.
There are some build systems trying to mitigate this like cmake-js.

LincePotiguara on 11 Mar 2019

+1 for Python3

raphadko on 24 Mar 2019

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einarpersson on 31 Mar 2019

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In the works, see other open issues and pull requests.

bnoordhuis on 6 May 2019

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Hello, is there any progress yet?

ngocdaothanh on 3 Sep 2019

Yes.

cclauss on 3 Sep 2019

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python: accept Python 3 conditionally (João Reis) #1815

Shouldn't this be re-opened until a release is made with unconditional python3 support?

Is requiring NODE_GYP_PYTHON3 not a breaking change?

skewty on 5 Sep 2019

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Yes.

Is there any (code) thing I/we can do to support?

This has been an issue for a long time now (not referencing this issue #1687 but the build issue).

actuallymentor on 18 Sep 2019

It would be ___great___ if you could create a markdown file explaining how to experiment with Python 3. I believe that those instructions would give others more confidence to try it out an provide feedback and pull requests.

cclauss on 18 Sep 2019

It would be great if you could create a markdown file explaining how to experiment with Python 3

What exactly do you mean? A migration guide for Py2 to Py3 or the logistics of managing python versions when developing?

actuallymentor on 20 Sep 2019

A __Experimenting with Python 3.md__ file for...

As a __software developer__, I want to __build and run GYP on Python 3__ so that I can __be confident about what works and so that I can submit pull requests and open issues where I see bugs and blockers__.

cclauss on 20 Sep 2019

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Are you not just referring to a python 2 -> 3 migration guide? Which are in
the python docs here: https://docs.python.org/3/howto/pyporting.html

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As a software developer want to build and run GYP on Python 3 so that
I can be confident about what works and so that I can submit pull
requests and open issues where I see bugs.

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actuallymentor on 27 Sep 2019

node-gyp v5.0.4 landed in nodejs/node-gyp#1893 so we no longer need the markdown file.

cclauss on 27 Sep 2019

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+1 for Python3

Wegazz on 13 Oct 2019

Please don't comment or +1 this issue. We consider it closed. Python 3 is supported in the latest versions. 5.0.5 and 6.0.0 are out and have solid Python 3 support. If you don't have those versions then please upgrade. The latest npm has one of them so upgrade npm if you need to.
If you have a Python 3 bug to report please submit a new issue or pull request.